The Latest News From SDAHO

A New Era at FocusOne Solutions, an Endorsed Business Partner of the SDAHO

Last year Medical Solutions acquired C&A Industries, the parent company of FocusOne Solutions. It was an exciting time for C&A Industries/FocusOne Solutions as they...

Creating an Effective Hospice Plan of Care

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Learning Network (MLN) has published a Fact Sheet on Creating an Effective Hospice Plan of...

CMS Issues New Laboratory and Hospital COVID-19 Reporting Requirements

On August 25, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interim final rule related to additional policy and regulatory provisions in response...

Maximizing the CARES ACT Provider Relief Fund

Sarah Aker, SDAHO’s Director of Fiscal Policy and Brian Bertsch from Eide Bailly, will present a special webinar to discuss the CARES Act Provider...

CMS releases Long Term Care Facility COVID-19 Testing Requirements

On August 25 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interim final rule related to additional policy and regulatory provisions in...

World Patient Safety Day

 World Patient Safety Day is on September 17! This event calls for global solidarity and concerted action by all countries and international partners to...

SDAHO PAC Back in Action

The SDAHO Political Action Committee (PAC) paused on kicking off the 2020 fundraising campaign in the spring due to Covid-19. With the general election...

Upcoming Educational Opportunities

SDAHO's Convention Education continues this week by bringing you some hot topics on LGBTQ health care discrimination and an interesting perspective on our ever-evolving...

Congratulations to this week’s winners!

Thank you to those that are participating within the SDAHO Convention Education. As a small token of our appreciation, we are awarding various prizes...

16,000 Physician Practices Have Closed Due to the Effects of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating effect on many small businesses nationwide – and that includes physician practices. The just released Survey of America’s Physicians...

CMS releases report on Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring for Treatment for Substance Use Disorders for Pediatric Populations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final Report to Congress entitled, “Reducing Barriers to Using Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring for...

HHS Again Extends Provider Bailout Deadline as Applications Lag

The Trump administration is again extending a key deadline for health care providers to seek coronavirus bailout funding, with applications from safety net providers...

Resources for Leading Through Crisis

Now more than ever, your leadership is invaluable to your team, organization, patients and community. Your steadiness and calm help those around you keep...

US News and World Report Features Monument Health Sturgis

US News and World Report highlighted Monument Health Sturgis Hospital during a spotlight last week. The article focused on the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and...

HRSA Announces Rural Health Network Funding Opportunity

The Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Federal Office of Rural Health Policy has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Health...

HHS Announces CHART Model to Transform Rural Health

The Trump Administration announced a new innovation initiative to increase access to high quality, affordable health care in rural America. The Community Health Access...

LeadingAge Offers Free QuickCast on Advance Care Planning

Do your loved ones understand your wishes if you are unable to speak for yourself?  Advance care plans can be developed at any time,...

International Overdose Awareness Day August 31

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31 each year that aims to raise awareness of overdoses and reduce the...

CARES Act Provider Relief Fund August 28 Deadline

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended the deadline for applications for the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund allowing providers more time...

HHS Awards over $35 million to Increase Access to High Quality Health Care in Rural Communities

On August 20, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded over $35 million...

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